Vivian McCullough is an experienced genealogist who enjoys uncovering stories from the past. Her debut historical fiction novel, Pawnee Prisoner : The Story of Jane Gotcher Crawford is based on the true story of the daughter of a Texas pioneer and widow of an Alamo defender. TEXAS Tainted Dreams is the sequel and continues the Gotcher family story, with emphasis on William Riley’s search for his dream amid the struggles of the Texas frontier. Vivian has also produced three family history books and six children’s books. She is a mother of two and grandmother of nine. Now retired, she resides in Northeast Texas, and enjoys reading, research, and spending time with family.